Celebrity Dog Wasao Named Stationmaster in Aomori

Wasao, the most famous dog in Aomori prefecture, has been appointed stationmaster of Ajigasawa station:

Naming Wasao to the special position of “tourism stationmaster” is a move that is meant to remind people that Aomori wants tourists to come visit. Apparently, the area’s tourism industry has been suffering since the March 11th earthquake.

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4 comments - What do you think? Posted by James - April 23, 2011 at 9:22 am

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Hamachiman

I’m disappointed, not a fan of dogs.

Should’ve been another cat.
eigafan

This is the reason why Amtrak sucks, no stationmaster mascots to promote tourism.
Tony D

Good to see Japan is back to the important stuff.
asddsa

It’s really cute :3

Celebrity Dog Wasao Named Stationmaster in Aomori

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